Yes the whole conversation is ridiculous, BUT having said that, I know of 1 instance over a 20 year career where it actually happened. The female involved, let’s say protected herself before she was in trouble for company violations that were discovered by her manager. Her calls were questioned and she quickly presented her evidence and the manager dropped his questioning of her calls. She had him over the proverbial barrel!
That’s one case I know of over a 20 year career, but I am sure it has happened many times in many industries.